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OMG! Is that a tightly packed cluster of alien ships invading our atmosphere? Relax, it's just one of nature's astronomical treats for those who take the time to look up into the evening sky. The Dance of the Planets is when Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury will all appear to be very close to each other and change positions every day, as if dancing.

Want to add some upcycled style to your home bar? How about reclaim the waste from your local pub to turn a personal profit? Either way, this DIY liquor bottle lamp project is a simple and creative way to do both.

Exercise doesn't just help humans suffering from arthritis pain, it helps geriatric sea otters too. Meet Eddie the sea otter. He has been taught to dunk an otter-sized basketball to exercise his arthritic elbows. Maybe you can borrow a page from Eddie's playbook and get out and enjoy some physical activity. You will feel better.

Reusable water bottles rock. They make sense environmentally and monetarily. Using a water bottle that is BPA-free, stainless steel, or glass makes it easy to hydrate in health- and eco-friendly fashion no matter where you find yourself. Unfortunately, keeping those bottles clean is not as easy as it may seem. Enter the Good Grips Bottle Brush.

Geeks can be fashionistas too. These R2D2 shoes are the hottest thing this side of Tatooine and they’re cooler than Hoth. An R2D2 toy covers the heel bolt, and the toes have been decorated with lenses, blue accents, and a blinking red LED to let everyone know just how this droid rolls."

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